BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

The fire happened Sunday afternoon and left the inmate and 10 employees recovering at hospitals in good condition suffering from smoke inhalation.

CHICAGO — A Chicago woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she snuck a cellphone into the Cook County Jail and gave it to an inmate while she was working as a member of the jail's ...

Cook County Jail staff found a loaded 9mm handgun during routine intake screening on July 29. The sheriff's office said 23-year-old Philip Robinson now faces additional felony weapons charges.

Kevin Bacon, who famously starred in the movie "Footloose," and his brother Michael have joined a list of performers in the Cook County sheriff's initiative to bring art to individuals in custody. In ...

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s push to expand the network of automatic license plate readers under his control prompted hours of debate and opposition from county commissioners Wednesday concerned ...

In the recreation yard at 2700 S. California Avenue on Friday afternoon, there were women of all ages seated at plastic dining tables. There was live music and speeches. There was celebration and ...